Race Pond, Georgia
Racepond is an unincorporated community in Charlton County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
Racepond had its start when the Waycross and Florida Railroad was extended to that point. The community took its name from a nearby natural pond where horse races were conducted in the 1830s. A post office called Racepond was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1953. The community is known for being where Georgia State Routes 15 and 121 split from US 1, 23 and GA 4.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Racepond, Georgia
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 184. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Racepond Named For "Race Pond"". GAInfo. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
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